If someone asked what state produced the weirdest bands of the 80’s, I would have to say Texas. Like I have said before, groups from this part of America flipped Punk Rock on it’s head and created an alternative universe where there were no rules! The first time I heard Scratch Acid, I felt like I was listening to the Lone Star State’s version of the The Birthday Party high on LSD. Then there was the Butthole Surfers, who just made my fucking jaw drop when I walked into their show by accident in 1984. Both of these bands went on to transform unground music into something all their own and I totally respect that. Today CVLT Nation celebrates Scratch Acid & Butthole Surfers with full sets from the mid 80’s.
matt
April 1, 2016 at 5:51 pm
1984 let’s see….
Reckoning
Zen Arcade
Double Nickels
Let It Be
Scratch Acid EP
Glad I was there to see it..
Danisthebastard
November 8, 2013 at 8:59 am
Deep in the Heart of Texas…